American Hornbeam Live Plant 12" Tall – Carpinus caroliniana – 4" Pot

American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), also called Musclewood or Blue Beech, is a native North American deciduous tree valued for its distinctive fluted blue-gray bark and seasonal foliage color. It is suited to woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and shaded residential plantings.

This listing includes 1 healthy, well-rooted American Hornbeam approximately 12 inches tall, shipped in a 4-inch pot. The supplied information lists USDA Zones 3–9 and describes the plant as a shade-tolerant ornamental tree.

Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Restriction:
Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

Restricted locations provided by the seller: NM, AK, HI, PR, ID, MT, UT, AZ, and CA. Orders to OR and CO must be shipped bare root only.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live American Hornbeam plant
• Shipping Size: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping
• Pot Size: 4-inch pot
• Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana
• Plant Type: Native deciduous tree
• Light: Shade to suitable brighter landscape conditions
• USDA Zones: 3–9 according to the supplied listing
• Foliage: Green summer foliage with seasonal fall color
• Bark: Distinctive blue-gray, fluted bark
• Uses: Woodland gardens, naturalized areas, shade plantings, and specimen landscapes

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live, well-rooted American Hornbeam plant in a 4-inch pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: American Hornbeam, Musclewood, Blue Beech
Scientific Name: Carpinus caroliniana
Plant Type: Deciduous native tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Shade-tolerant; exact exposure not specified
Soil: Not specified
Water: Not specified
USDA Zone: 3–9
Plant Form: Potted
Quantity: 1
Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for American Hornbeam?
The supplied listing specifies USDA Zones 3–9.

2. Does American Hornbeam grow in shade?
Yes. American Hornbeam is described as a shade tree and is well suited to woodland and shaded landscape settings.

3. How much water does American Hornbeam need?
The supplied listing does not specify a precise watering requirement. Watering should be appropriate to the local growing conditions and establishment needs of the young tree.

4. What is the growth habit of American Hornbeam?
It is a deciduous native tree used as a shade or specimen tree, with seasonal foliage and distinctive fluted bark.

5. Can American Hornbeam be grown in a container?
It is supplied in a 4-inch pot, but it is primarily intended for outdoor landscape planting. Long-term container suitability was not specified.

Customer Notice for Live Plants:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.